Casual · 2016
The Bug Butcher
In short: The Bug Butcher is a Casual game by Noodlecake Studios, released in 2016 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Mobile. It takes about 4 hours to beat. Critics rate it 81/100.
The Bug Butcher is an action-packed 2D side scrolling shoot em up game where peril comes from above. So in a nutshell, pest control with machine guns in space. The core mechanics hold old ties from the classic arcade shooter “Super Pang” where you shoot vertically, but with modern day twists. You are Harry, a brash…
Key facts
- Released
- 19 January 2016
- Genre
- Casual · Indie · Arcade
- Length
- ≈ 4 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo · Co-op · Couch
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo · Mobile
- Studio
- Noodlecake Studios, Triangle Studios
- Publisher
- 2Awesome Studio
- Critics
- Metacritic 81
- Steam reviews
- 90% positive (1,194 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- "Action" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
- Couch multiplayer on the same screen
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat The Bug Butcher?
Expect about 4 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play The Bug Butcher with friends?
Yes: The Bug Butcher can be played solo, in co-op and together on one screen.
What platforms is The Bug Butcher on?
The Bug Butcher is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Mobile.
Is The Bug Butcher a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 81. On Steam, 90% positive (1,194 reviews).
What games are like The Bug Butcher?
In the same spirit: Old School Musical, Just Shapes & Beats and Shatter.
